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6:07 a.m. November 24, 2014
UT Vet College hosting Pet Memorial Day and PAWt-luck dinner
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine will remember all pets at its winter Pet Memorial Celebration and PAWt-luck Dinner on December 5 in Knoxville. Image courtesy of UT Ag. |
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KNOXVILLE – Pet owners will have an opportunity to celebrate the lives of their companion animals, both living and dead on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. The event will be hosted by UT’s Veterinary Social Work (VSW).
This free event allows people to reflect on the impact pets have on their lives. Participants are invited to bring a human-friendly food item to share that reminds them of their animal.
Sarina Manifold, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), says the opportunity to gather with others who have also experienced the loss of an animal can be therapeutic. “People should realize they don’t have to grieve alone. They can share stories of beloved animals and know they are supported through their loss.” Manifold says the event is an opportunity to find new ways to memorialize their pets.
Participants are encouraged to bring copies of photos of their pet that can be used in a memorial art project.
The event will be held at the UT Veterinary Medical Center located at 2407 River Drive off Neyland Drive on the UT agricultural campus.
To ensure enough art supplies are on-hand, reservations are required. Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 3, by emailing vetsocialwork@utk.edu or calling 865-755-8839.
One of 28 accredited veterinary colleges in the United States, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine educates students in the art and science of veterinary medicine and related biomedical sciences, promotes scientific research and enhances human and animal well-being.
In addition to the programs of the College of Veterinary Medicine, the UT Institute of Agriculture also provides instruction, research and public service through the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the UT AgResearch system of 10 research and education centers and UT Extension offices in every county in the state.
Published November 24, 2014
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